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supercharger

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun supercharger has 1 sense
  1. supercharger - compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
    --1 is a kind of
    compressor
    --1 is a part of internal-combustion engine, ICE
    Derived form: verb supercharge2

Definitions from the Web

Supercharger

Definition

A supercharger is a device that increases the air pressure or density delivered to an internal combustion engine, providing increased power output.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Noun: A device used in automotive engineering to force more air into the combustion chamber of an engine, resulting in improved performance.

Example Sentence:

"The installation of a supercharger in his car significantly enhanced its acceleration."

Sense 2:

Verb: To equip an engine with a supercharger device to increase its power.

Example Sentence:

"He decided to supercharge his motorcycle engine to gain an advantage in the race."

Sense 3:

Noun: In aviation, a supercharger refers to a mechanical device that compresses incoming air to maintain consistent power output as altitude increases.

Example Sentence:

"The aircraft's supercharger allowed for smooth and efficient performance at high altitudes."

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